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Big John 40 Inch Tilting Fire Pit

Name: Rough & Rigid Big John 40 Inch Tilting Fire Pit
Brand: Rough & Rigid
Price: 950 USD

Fire pit

$950

Maker's listed price, checked October 24, 2026. Taxes and freight are set by the maker.

Maker states: "Handmade in the USA" in its Basehor, Kansas shop

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You order directly from Rough & Rigid; Brevley & Sons does not stock or ship this item. We help you plan it before and after. How we work.

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Will it work at your place?

BaseLevel, non-combustible ground or a pad, clear of the house and branches

See the full install checklist

Warranty: Lifetime on the fire bowl (maker)

Bowl diameter: 40 in
Bowl depth: 20 in
Height: Sits about 24 in off the ground

Before you buy

Will it work at your place?

The questions that decide whether this goes smoothly: power, base, space, delivery and permits. Answered here, before you order.

Read: Fire pit distance from house

Base

A level, solid base that can carry the weight (168 lb bowl; base about 32 in, 23 lb): non-combustible ground, pavers or a pad.

Permits

Some cities and HOAs regulate burning and backyard structures. Check with yours first.

Install notes

Set wood-burning fire pits on a noncombustible surface such as pavers, stone or concrete, and keep the distance from structures, fences and overhangs that your local fire code requires. Many cities ask for 10 to 25 feet.

Check burn bans before you light. Several Washington and Oregon jurisdictions restrict recreational fires seasonally, and some limit fuel types. Our guides list the current rules.

Not included. Plan for these.

Foundation or base
Assembly labor, unless the maker offers it

From order to first use

What happens after you order.

STEP 1
Plan
We confirm power, base and access with you before you order.
STEP 2
Order
You order directly from Rough & Rigid on their site, and pay them.
STEP 3
Ships
Rough & Rigid ships to your address in the contiguous US.
STEP 4
Assemble
Set it on the prepared base, following the maker's manual.
STEP 5
Light the first fire
Check local burn rules and clearances, then enjoy the first evening.

Specifications

Bowl diameter	40 in
Bowl depth	20 in
Height	Sits about 24 in off the ground
Weight	168 lb bowl; base about 32 in, 23 lb
Steel	1/4 in carbon steel, from upcycled propane tanks
Base	Tilting cradle base to aim heat and reduce smoke
Warranty	Lifetime on the fire bowl (maker)

From Rough & Rigid's published product page. Confirm against the current spec sheet before you build a pad or pull wire. Maker's product page

About this fire pit

Big John is Rough & Rigid's largest tilting fire pit: a 40 inch cauldron of 1/4 inch carbon steel cut from upcycled propane tanks and welded by hand in Kansas. It sells for $950 at the maker.

The tilting cradle base lets you angle the bowl toward the group or away from wind and smoke, which is rare on a wood-burning pit. Lids, grill grates and wood racks are sold as add-ons.

40 in cauldron bowl, 1/4 in steel
Tilting base to aim heat
Lifetime bowl warranty
Handmade in Kansas (maker)

Warranty and shipping

Manufacturer warranty

Lifetime on the fire bowl (maker). Warranty claims go to Rough & Rigid.

Returns

Returns follow Rough & Rigid's policy, since you order from them. How returns work.

Questions people ask before buying

Why does it tilt?

The maker designed the cradle base so you can tip the bowl to direct heat and cut down on smoke in the wind.

Can I order it through Brevley & Sons?

Not directly yet. Use the maker link for current pricing and lead time, or ask us about sizing, power and placement.

Who do I order from, and who handles warranty?

You order directly from Rough & Rigid, and warranty claims go to Rough & Rigid. We help you plan before you order and are here if questions come up after.

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